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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,419.77, 15,627.97 and 3,849.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,419.77, 15,627.97 and 3,849.05 is: 5,772.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,419.77 : 15,627.97 = 3,849.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,419.77/15,627.97 = 3,849.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,419.77x = 15,627.97 × 3,849.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,419.77x = 60,152,837.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,152,837.93/10,419.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.95

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